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Desire2Learn Accessibility
With the final phase of the Desire2Learn implementation plan scheduled to be completed by May 31, 2014 – at which time D2L will be the exclusive learning management system used at the University of Calgary – now is a good time to review the accessibility features of D2L. For students, the Desire2Learn Resource Centre provides…
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2014 AEBC Scholarship Program
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians has announced details of its 2014 Scholarship Program. AEBC is a grassroots organization which, through education, empowerment, and advocacy, works to improve the lives of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians Three awards are available: Two Jennifer Laura Eve Wilson Memorial Scholarships, each valued at $1,000 A T-Base Communications…
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Creating Accessible Course Content
Instructors are encouraged to design, create and provide accessible course content. In doing so, instructors ensure that course content is accessible to the widest possible audience, including but not limited to students with disabilities and/or those class members using assistive technologies. For information on best practices in the creation of accessible course documents and presentations, please consult…
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W2RAP UP THE TERM: April 7-9
The Student Success Centre, Libraries & Cultural Resources, and the SU Wellness Centre have partnered to run a program called W2RAP UP – which stands for Writing, Wellness, Research, Academic Support, and Peer Assisted Study Sessions – from April 7 to 9, 2014. The program is designed to provide students with access to services and resources…
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Mental Health Resources, Week 4
For the final week of mental health resources suggested by Derek Luk, Mental Health Education Coordinator at the University of Calgary, we look at a timely topic: Stress. (We have previously featured videos on Mindfulness, Relationships, and Addictions.) Dr. Gabor Maté: What Promotes Positive Health? (42:11) Dr. Gabor Maté: When the Body Says No (1:15:47) Norman Doidge: Changing Your Mind for Mental Wellness (45:09)…
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